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Nigeria: Issued NDPC ruling in investigation into Fidelity Bank for breach of the Nigerian Data Protection Act

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Issued NDPC ruling in investigation into Fidelity Bank for breach of the Nigerian Data Protection Act

On 21 August 2024, the Nigerian Data Protection Commissioned (NDPC) issued a fine of NGN 555.8 million in its investigation into Fidelity Bank for breach of the Nigerian Data Protection Act. In particular, the NPDC found that Fidelity Bank processed personal data without data subject consent and used non-compliant third-party data processors.

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Scope

Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
other service provider
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority

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2024-08-21
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On 21 August 2024, the Nigerian Data Protection Commissioned (NDPC) issued a fine of NGN 555.8 mill…

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